Leaving Van Gogh (Hardcover) by Carol Wallace

from ethel55

Reading this novel sent me to the internet to look up several paintings by Van Gogh referenced in this book, most notably the portrait of our narrator, Dr. Gachet. The good doctor tells the story while looking back on his life, of the few months the brilliant Vincent Van Gogh was in his care in h...

from karenthib

I was excited to receive this book as part of the Library Thing Early Reviewers program since it examines two subjects in which I'm very interested -- art history and psychology. While not intimately familiar with all of Van Gogh's history, I was lucky enough to attend an exhibit a few years ago ...

from readaholic12

I finished reading Leaving Van Gogh days ago, and have struggled since then to find the right words for a review. Carol Wallace crafts a deeply moving work of historical fiction that recreates the last year of Vincent Van Goh's life in Auvers, France. The story is told through the caring eyes of ...

from BALE

This book pays homage to one of my favorite artist's, Vincent Van Gogh. "Leaving Van Gogh", takes place during the last year of Van Gogh's life and revolves around his connection with Dr. Gachet and Van Gogh's brother, Theo. The author, Carol Wallace, successfully captured the heart of this illus...

from bnbookgirl

I LOVED this book. It took me awhile to pick it up and I wish I would not have waited so long. The last days of Vincent Van Gogh are filled with so many different emotions. My husband and I are going to the art museum tomorrow to look at the Van Goghs they have in their collection. Can't wait. I ...